How many syllables in "ballista"?

"ballista" has 3 sílabas (bal - li - sta).

How to divide "ballista"?

"ballista" divides into 3 parts: bal · li · sta.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (bal... li... sta) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"ballista": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:bal·li·sta

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bal-LI-sta(bal · li · sta)○ ● ○

Stress in "ballista" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bəˈlɪstə⁄

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Sílabasbal·li·sta

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How many syllables in "ballista"?: "ballista" has 3 sílabas (bal - li - sta).
How to divide "ballista"?: "ballista" divides into 3 parts: bal · li · sta.
Where is the stress in "ballista"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ballista"?: Say each syllable slowly (bal... li... sta) and listen on SayItVid.